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Kootasca Senior Citizen's Christmas Traditions Craft Sale and Baked Potato Luncheon
2024-11-02 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
Kootasca Senior Citizen’s Christmas Traditions Craft Sale and Baked Potato Luncheon will be on Saturday, November 2nd from 10-3 at the K00tasca Senior Center in Northome.
Handmade crafts, quilts, home and holiday decor, baked goods, gifts, knitted and crochet items and more…
Baked Potato Luncheon- $8
Coffee and Bar- $3
Vendors: Contact Angie at 218-360-0564 or 218-897-5369 to secure a table.

Community Diabetes Support Group- Grand Rapids
2024-10-31 18:30 - 19:30
Meet other members of the community who have Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes as well as their friends and family, and share successes and experiences regarding diabetes care.
Support group is led by a member of the Grand Itasca Diabetes Team and meets the 4th Thursday of every month from January-October from 6:30-7:30pm in the Active Living Center Classroom at the YMCA.

Fall Fest at Grand Rapids Assembly of God
2024-10-31 18:00 - 20:00
Free family fun event with inflatables, face painting, lots of candy, sno-cones, cotton candy, hot dogs, games and hayrides on October 31st from 6-8.

IFalls Trunk or Treat
2024-10-31 17:30 - 18:30 | IFalls Evangelical Covenant Church, 1631 1st Ave. East, International Falls, Mn
All young families are invited to Trunk or Treat at Ifalls Covenant Church!

ECC Trunk or Treat- IFalls
2024-10-31 05:30 - 18:30
All young families are invited to participate in a Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 31st from 5:30-6:30 at the Ifalls Covenant Church.

Tenstrike Community Church Amplify Youth Group
2024-10-30 18:00 - 20:00
Tenstrike Community Church’s Youth Group- Amplify, meets Wednesdays at 6PM.

Berean Baptist Church Fall Festival
2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:00
There will be a Fall Festival at the Berean Baptist Church in Ifalls on October 30th from 6-7pm. Candy, games and popcorn.

Sourdough Bread Class- Ifalls
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:30
Join Leah Workman to learn how to make Sourdough Bread!
When: October 29th
Time: 6-7:30pm
Where: Falls High School Room 130
Cost: $45
Register:
online at http://isd361.revtrak.net/RW-community-ED/
In the Community Education office at 1515 11st Street
or call 218-283-2571 Ext. 1186
Last day to register is October 25th.
Please bring a mixing bowl and a tea towel to cover your dough. Bowl can be plastic, ceramic or glass.

Comedian Mickey Bell
2024-10-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Legacy Church, 5467 Mountain Iron Dr, Virginia, MN, 55792-3302
National Comedian Mickey Bell and Presence Music Band will be at Legacy Church Quad Cities on Monday, Oct. 28. This event is free and open to all.
Come hear this pastor-turned-comedian from Alabama who also knows the pain of depression and failure. Find out how he overcame and found hope. Invite a friend! A light dinner will be served at 5:30.

Community Game Night- Backus Community Center
2024-10-27 18:30 - 20:30
Community Game Night will be at the Backus Community Center in the John Faith Little Theater on Sunday, October 27th from 6:30-8:30.
Cards, board games, bingo, trivia, cribbage, sequence and more. Free for ages 18 and up.

Chili Extravaganza - Hibbing
2024-10-26 17:30 - 19:30
Star of the North Maternity Home Iron Range is hosting a Chili Extravaganza at the Blessed Sacrament Church of Hibbing on Saturday, October 26th from 5:30-7:30pm. This fun event is a combination chili cook-off, silent auction, & diaper drive. Suggested donation of $10 to attend and taste chili. Anyone interested in competing in the chili cook-off, please call (218)206-1381.

Mizpah Community Center's Trunk or Treat
2024-10-26 16:00 - 17:30
There will be a Trunk or Treat at the Mizpah Community Center on Saturday, October 26th from 4-5:30.
If you, your club, group or business would like to take part in the Trunk or Treat please contact LaVon at 218-244-9716.

Int'l Falls Transfer Station Public Notice
2024-10-26 09:00 - 16:00
Public Notice
Koochiching County Environmental Services
The Transfer Station and Demolition Landfill Facility near International Falls will be closed Saturday October 26th. They will have contractors doing some much-needed repairs. Scheduling this work over the weekend will minimize the impact on operations and closure time. They will be open regular hours Monday October 28th from 9:00AM to 4:00PM but they will still have contractors on site, so please be patient as you may experience delays. They apologize for any inconvenience this will cause and appreciate your patience during this long overdue repair.

Open Door Coat Rack
2024-10-23 09:00 - 2024-10-24 18:00
Providing gently-used winter wear for children and adults at no cost.
Distribution: Wednesday & Thursday, October 23 & 24 9:00am-6:00pm

United Methodist Church 1701 SE 5th Avenue, Grand Rapids
Two blocks west of Grand Rapids Airport

Donations • Clean, gently-used outerwear on hangers only (no bags or boxes). Accepted • Cash donations accepted to purchase items not donated. • Long coats, wool coats and jackets with advertising are not accepted. • There is typically a shortage of children’s snow pants, boots, waterproof mittens/gloves and adult extra large sizes coats/jackets.

Questions? OpenDoorCoatRack@umcgrmn.org Donations: Kay at 612-845-6649 Volunteering: Judy at 218-398-0849

Open House- Rainy River-Rainy Lake Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
2024-10-22 17:00 - 19:00
The Rainy River-Rainy Lake Watershed Planning Partnership invites public comments from October 1st to November 29th on the proposed Rainy River-Rainy Lake Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan.

There will be an Open House on Tuesday, October 22nd from 5-7pm at the Elks Lodge, located at 215 3rd Street in Int’l Falls. • Stop in and pick up a brochure outlining the key goals and objectives of the draft plan
• Chat with planning partners and view plan displays
• Learn how to access the draft plan and submit your comments•You can view the draft plan now at https://koochichingswcd.org/rrrl_1w1p/

Questions? Contact Pam Tomevi at 218-283-1174 or pam.tomevi@co.koochiching.mn.us

Kootasca's Energy Awareness Expo
2024-10-22 16:30 - 18:30
October is Energy Awareness Month and KOOTASCA invites you to celebrate with them on Tuesday, October 22nd from 4:30 – 6:30 pm at Backus Community Center in Int’l Falls!
Learn about MN Power’s discount programs, receive an Energy Savings Kit, sign up for Energy Assistance, connect with area service providers, and enjoy a free meal! We ask that you please RSVP to Amy by calling (218) 283-9491 or emailing amym@kootasca.org so we can plan for meals and materials.

Junior Bards Auditions
2024-10-21 17:00 - 19:00
Junior Bards is holding Auditions for 2 short plays they are performing in December this year at the Backus Community Center in Int’l falls. Auditions will be on October 20th from 1-3 and October 21st from 5-7 in the Borealis Bards Room. Come give it a try! Ages 7-18 are encouraged to audition. No prior experience is necessary. If you know someone who is interested in trying out the stage encourage them to give this a try. A great first experience! (Plays are written by local young members of our community!)
Contact borealisbardsmail@gmail.com for more information.

55+ Movie Matinee- Fort Frances
2024-10-18 13:00 - 15:00
A Free showing of the movie I Can Only Imagine will be at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Friday, October 18th from 1-3pm. Free popcorn provided.

Chicken Dinner Fundraiser- Backus Community Center
2024-10-16 16:00 - 17:30
October 16th from 4-5:30pm.
$12 per meal
Meals are takeout only. Please call by Monday, October 14th to request a meal. 218-285-7225.
Chicken legs, corn, dressing, mased potatoes and gravy and biscuit.

Preventing Frauds & Scams
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:30
Preventing Frauds & Scams
Fraud and scams are on the rise, with some scammers specifically targeting older adults. There are ways you can protect yourself and your personal information. You will get information about fraud protection and how you can detect and report fraud and scams, so you can keep your personal information and yourself safe.
No Cost!
Wednesday, October 16 from 10-11:30
ISD 318 Educational Services Center 601 SW 7th St. Grand Rapids MN 55744
Instructor: Jess Langer
For more Information or to Register, please call: 218-327-5730

Aging with Gusto
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:30
Having a positive view of aging and living our lives “with gusto” make it a lot easier to have healthier, happier years ahead. Trained facilitators will guide the discussion, offering thought -provoking ideas and questions to stimulate personal discoveries and small-group conversations.

Three Wednesdays:
October 16, 23, & 30
10:00am-11:30am

In-Person at: Coleraine Public Library
203 Cole St.
Coleraine, MN 55722

Register online at: https://bit.ly/3Vw5i9l

For more information or to Register, please call Ashley at
218-529-7513 or email acraiglow@ardc.org

AARP Defensive Driver Courses
2024-10-15 13:00 - 17:00
AARP Defensive Driver Course
Why Take the Defensive Driver Course?
The AARP Defensive Driver course is the nation’s first course specifically designed for drivers age 55 and older. Drivers will benefit from a 10% discount on their auto insurance premium upon completing the course. Drivers learn how to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
1:00pm-5:00pm
Itasca County Family YMCA
400 River Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
To Register for this class, please call 218-327-5730

Cost for the class is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers. Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration paperwork.

Contact Peggy Brennan at 651-895-6465 with any questions.
If interested in becoming a Smart Driver instructor, please call Marn Flicker, 763-291-4411.

Evangelical Free Church of Bemidji 100th Year Anniversary
2024-10-11 18:30 - 20:30
The Evangelical Free Church of Bemidji is celebrating its 100 Year Anniversary in mid-October. Activities will include a Through the Decades Variety Night on Friday, October 11 at 6:30PM, telling their history through video and trivia. A Community Day is featured Saturday, October 12 from 11 – 2, with free lunch at noon, along with fun family activities, petting zoo, face painting, bouncy houses, games for all, and remarks from Mayor Prince. A special Sunday Service on October 13 at 9:30AM, will feature music, testimonies, and special speakers Oak Hills President Martin Giese, and Pastor Emeritus Fred Martin. All activities take place at the church at 115 Carr Lake Rd SW, Bemidji. For more information go to: efcbemidji.org/100
Events:
Friday October 11th – Through the Decades Variety Night @ 6:30PM
Saturday October 12th – Community Day 11-2, free lunch @ noon
Sunday October 13th – one Worship Service 9:30AM w/ special speakers Martin Giese & Fred Martin

Northwoods Pregnancy Center Annual Fall Banquet
2024-10-08 17:30 - 20:00
Northwoods Pregnancy Center
2024 Annual Fall Banquet
October 8th at the Sanford Center
Doors open at 5:15 – Dinner and Program 6-8pm
Arranged seating
Tickets available at www.bemidjipregnancyoptions.com or 218-444-3035
deadline Sept. 25

Fall Corn Maze fundraiser for Cornerstone Christian School
2024-10-05 10:00 - 2024-10-06 17:00
You are invited to a Fall Corn Maze at the Kooistra Farm in Emo to raise money for the Cornerstone Christian School.
This is a family event with hay rides, bouncy castle, face painting, hay rides, corn maze, canteen, a barrel train and more.
Event takes place October 5th from 10-5 and October 6th from 12-4. The Kooistra Farm is located at 956 Emo Road.
See facebook event page for more info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/364975179886122/?active_tab=discussion

Community Cancer Walk- Ifalls
2024-10-05 08:30 - 11:00
No One Walks Alone Community Cancer Walk will be Saturday, October 5th at the Rainy River Community College in Ifalls. Come walk in honor or memory of someone with cancer.
8:45 am registration in the RRCC Commons
9-11 come walk, visit, have a cup of coffee, donate, and register for a drawing.
Money raised will be used to purchase $300 gas cards for Koochiching County cancer patients actively being treated for cancer.

North Region Pregnancy Care Center Fundraising Banquet
2024-10-03 18:00 - 20:00
The NRPCC Fundraising Banquet will be held on Thursday, October 3rd at 6pm at the First Baptist Church of Roseau.
Come support the North Region Pregnancy Care Center and learn how God has been helping women choose life for their unborn babies. The meal is Free, donations for the center will be accepted as well as a silent auction. For more info contact the center @ 218-463-0580.

NRPCC Fundraising Banquet
2024-10-03 18:00 - 20:00
Come support the North Region Pregnancy Care Center at their Fundraising Banquet at First Baptist Church in Roseau on October 3rd starting at 6pm. Learn how God has been helping women choose life for their unborn babies. The meal is Free, donations for the center will be accepted as well as a silent auction. For more info contact the center @ 218-463-0580

Defensive Driving Courses (Refreshers)-(LIVE) ZOOM Courses
2024-10-03 17:00 - 21:00
Defensive Driving Courses
(Refreshers)
(LIVE) ZOOM Courses
If you have a computer, tablet or smart phone you can take the Zoom course in the comfort of your own home. For drivers age 55 and older that have already completed the beginner’s course and want to continue receiving the discount on their insurance. Class materials need to be mailed so early registration is recommended.

Cost of the course is $14.00.

The instructor is retired Minnesota State Trooper Mike Flatley.

Thursday, October 3, 2024
5pm-9pm

Pre-register by calling 218-750-3189 or by email to mnflats@hotmail.com

For more information on Mike Flatley’s upcoming courses visit: mndefensivedriving.blogspot.com

Lunch Buddie Mentors Needed
2024-09-30 08:00 - 17:00
Become a Lunch Buddies Mentor- mentors at school share lunch 1 time a week during the school year with a matched student. To apply call 218-215-2570.
